Job Description

Sport Psychological Assistant/Sport Staff Psychologist, UNLV Student Wellness [R0153570]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Sport Psychological Assistant/Sport Staff Psychologist position. This position is embedded within UNLV Athletics and provides a unique opportunity to deliver comprehensive mental health services to student-athletes through a collaborative partnership between CAPS and Athletics.
CAPS is an IACS-Accredited center within the Student Wellness unit that includes the departments of Student Health Center, Care Center, Wellness Education and Health Promotion, Disability Resource Center, and Military and Veteran Services.
UNLV Athletics is home to more than 400 student-athletes competing across 16 NCAA Division I varsity sports as members of the Mountain West Conference.
This is a full-time, 12-month position.

The Sport Psychologist serves as a member of both CAPS and Athletics and is co-supervised by CAPS and Athletics leadership. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide accessible, culturally responsive, and evidence-based mental health services to student-athletes to support their emotional well‑being, academic success, personal development, and overall functioning.

Responsibilities

• Individual, couples, and group therapy
• Crisis assessment and intervention
• Psychological assessment
• Consultation
• Outreach programming
• Provide mental health consultation to coaches, athletic trainers, sports medicine staff, and Athletics administrators
• Promote a culture of wellness and help‑seeking among student‑athletes
• Provide psychoeducational programming and performance‑related interventions supporting resilience, stress management, adjustment, leadership development, and optimal functioning in academic and athletic environments
• Work collaboratively with coaches, athletic trainers, sports medicine staff, athletic administrators, CAPS clinicians, psychiatrists, and care‑management professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for student‑athletes
• Conduct needs assessments, evaluate programs and services, participate on CAPS and Athletics committees, supervise doctoral interns and graduate trainees (as appropriate for licensure level), and contribute to the continued development of integrated mental health services within Athletics and CAPS

Minimum Qualifications – Sport Psychological Assistant

• Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university (recognised by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)) and one year of related professional experience
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date
• Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling
• Experience providing mental health services to collegiate student‑athletes, athletes, or other high‑performing populations
• Training or experience in sport psychology, performance enhancement, and consultation within athletic settings preferred
• Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) preferred but not required
• Candidate must obtain a provisional license as a Nevada Psychological Assistant by the start date
• Candidate must attain licensure as a Psychologist in Nevada within 18 months from the date of hire for post‑doctoral candidates and 24 months from the date of hire for new doctoral graduates

Minimum Qualifications – Sport Staff Psychologist

• Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university (recognised by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)) and one year of related professional experience
• Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling
• Experience providing mental health services to collegiate student‑athletes, athletes, or other high‑performing populations
• Training or experience in sport psychology, performance enhancement, and consultation within athletic settings preferred
• Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) preferred but not required
• Licensure for independent practice as a Psychologist required, and Nevada licensure for independent practice as a Psychologist required prior to the start of employment
• Successful candidates will have strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills, including experience working with complex presenting concerns in a high‑performance or collegiate setting
• Experience providing brief therapy, group counseling, and consultation required
• Experience in supervision and training preferred, as this position may involve supervision of trainees depending on licensure status
• A desire to work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment essential, including close partnership with Athletics staff such as coaches, athletic trainers, sports medicine providers, and athletic administrators, in addition to CAPS clinicians
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Occasional evening and weekend activities required to meet the needs of student‑athletes and athletic programming

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal background and/or credit check.

Salary

• Sport Psychological Assistant - $81,000-$90,000
• Sport Staff Psychologist - $105,253-$120,000

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program
• Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contactvetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

UNLV holds prestigious designations as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Title V-Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Title III-Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We have been consistently ranked among the nation’s most ethnically diverse college campuses. We are seeking candidates who can work effectively with a wide range of individuals from diverse identity backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, nationality, religion, and ability status. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to culturally responsive clinical practice and an understanding of the unique developmental, mental health, and wellness needs of collegiate student‑athletes.

Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

Required Attachments

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided). Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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